Analysis of Impact of Rural Development Project: A Case Study of Renovation of Primary and Secondary Schools in Riverside Rural Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria [ READ ]
Jimmy Ijogu Bassey
This study analyzed the impact of renovation of primary and secondary schools on pupils and students enrolment and academic performance in riverside rural communities in Cross River State. The specific objectives were to determine the number of primary and secondary schools that benefited from renovation and those that are yet to be renovated, determine the enrolment of pupils and students in schools that benefited from renovation and those that are yet to be renovated, as well as analyze the academic performance of pupils and students in schools with renovation and those without. Data were collected from 24 and 16 primary and secondary schools respectively. The data were analyzed using percentage change, difference in difference and paired t-test. The findings of the study showed that the total enrolment increased at 10% and 16% for primary and secondary schools with renovation respectively, while those without renovation were six percent and 12% for primary and secondary schools respectively. The difference in difference mean enrolment and paired t-test at 5% were also significant. Also, the overall academic performance of pupils and students in primary and secondary schools that benefited from renovation were greater than those in schools that are yet to benefit from renovation as at the time of the study. Hence; renovation impact on the enrolment and academic performance of pupils and students in the study area. The study recommends that government, riverside rural communities, community based organizations and agencies that are involved in primary and secondary schools management should ensure constant renovation of school facilities.
Jimmy Ijogu Bassey
This study analyzed the impact of renovation of primary and secondary schools on pupils and students enrolment and academic performance in riverside rural communities in Cross River State. The specific objectives were to determine the number of primary and secondary schools that benefited from renovation and those that are yet to be renovated, determine the enrolment of pupils and students in schools that benefited from renovation and those that are yet to be renovated, as well as analyze the academic performance of pupils and students in schools with renovation and those without. Data were collected from 24 and 16 primary and secondary schools respectively. The data were analyzed using percentage change, difference in difference and paired t-test. The findings of the study showed that the total enrolment increased at 10% and 16% for primary and secondary schools with renovation respectively, while those without renovation were six percent and 12% for primary and secondary schools respectively. The difference in difference mean enrolment and paired t-test at 5% were also significant. Also, the overall academic performance of pupils and students in primary and secondary schools that benefited from renovation were greater than those in schools that are yet to benefit from renovation as at the time of the study. Hence; renovation impact on the enrolment and academic performance of pupils and students in the study area. The study recommends that government, riverside rural communities, community based organizations and agencies that are involved in primary and secondary schools management should ensure constant renovation of school facilities.
